Visit an RV campground and you will see a range of signs. Some of them are straightforward and easy to understand. Others are a bit tougher to decode. When you don’t know the meaning of a given sign, you could end up accidentally breaking the campground’s rules or even end up in an unsafe situation.
Understanding the RV campground signs is an important part of a hassle-free and successful RV trip. Keep reading to learn about common campground signs. If you want more information or want to shop RVs for sale, chat with the experts at Wolds RV Sales. Our dealership is located in Detroit Lakes, MN.
Signs For Parking
When you first arrive at the campground, you will notice signs with numbers scattered around. These serve as markings for the different site locations.
Most campgrounds will assign these spots. They will give each visitor a number, which corresponds to the place where travelers can set up their camper. The numbered signs make it easy to find your assigned place, cutting down on the time spent searching for your temporary home and leaving more time for you to enjoy the trip.
If your campground didn’t assign you a spot, there may still be numbered signs. These can help distinguish the spots from each other and make navigating the campground easier (especially if the site is quite large).
Other relevant parking signs include:
- An image of a car: Marks an area that is accessible with a vehicle.
- An image of a large letter “P”: Marks an area where parking is available.
- An image of a trailer: Marks an area where you can park a towable trailer.
- An image of a motorhome: Marks an area where motorhomes are allowed.
- The word “slow”: Marks an area where speed needs to be reduced, such as an area where pedestrians commonly walk.
Signs For Guests
There are also many campground signs specifically relating to the people and pets visiting the site.
These include:
- An image of an individual in a wheelchair: Marks a wheelchair-accessible campsite, building, or area.
- An image with multiple tents: Marks a campsite that can fit more than one tent and is an ideal location for groups of travelers.
- An image of a dog: Marks an RV campground that allows dogs. It can also be used to mark an area of the campground where dogs are allowed to be, such as an on-site dog park.
- An image of a dog with a circle around it, then a line going through it: Marks an RV campground that does not allow dogs. It can also be used for campgrounds that do allow dogs, but the sign marks a specific area that does not allow dogs (such as a dining hall or game room).
- An image of a dog on a leash with a person: Marks an RV campground where dogs need to be kept on their leash. It can also be used to mark a given area where dogs need to be on leash, such as the entrance where cars are often coming and going.
Signs About Amenities
Unless you are visiting a dry-camping only site, the campground will offer some basic amenities.
These can be identified with certain signs including: An image of a plug going into an outlet: Refers to the electric hookup.
- An image of a faucet and handle: Refers to running water.
- An image of a pipe: Refers to the sewer system.
- A network signal: Refers to a Wi-Fi system.
- An image of a picnic table: Refers to an area where guests can enjoy a meal, board game, or simple chat.
- An image of one or more hikers: Refers to an area where visitors can enjoy a hike, such as marking a trail head or pointing you in the direction of the trail head.
Of course, these are just a few examples. You may find other signs throughout your travels. If you are ever unsure of what a given sign means, feel free to ask the campground manager or hosts. They are there to facilitate a safe and fun experience for everyone, which means helping everyone understand the signs.
We hope you found this guide to RV campground signs helpful. For more travel advice or to shop RVs for sale, head over to Wolds RV Sales. Our friendly staff can discuss the various model options, go over the financing process, and even make personalized model suggestions. The shopping process is easy when you visit us in Detroit Lakes, MN!
